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impede development

[ɪmˈpiːd dɪˈveləpmənt]
verb phrase
impedir o desenvolvimento
1. To hinder, obstruct, or slow down the progress or growth of something
Lack of funding can impede development of new technologies.
A falta de financiamento pode impedir o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
2. To prevent or obstruct the advancement of a person, project, or process
Restrictive policies impede development in rural areas.
As políticas restritivas impedem o desenvolvimento nas áreas rurais.
Synonyms
hinder developmentobstruct developmentslow down developmentblock developmentinhibit developmentretard development
Antonyms
facilitate developmentpromote developmentadvance developmentaccelerate developmentencourage development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o desenvolvimento
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impedir o desenvolvimento
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
impedir o desenvolvimento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get in the way of development
put a damper on development
throw a wrench in the works
stand in the way of progress
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